Politics & Government
Woburn 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours
Woburn voters will select a mayor, school committee members, and aldermen on Nov. 5.

WOBURN, MA — Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday for Woburn's municipal elections. There are seven wards with two precincts in each. Find out which precinct is yours and where to vote here.
Incumbent mayor Scott Galvin is facing a challenger in Liz Pedrini, and residents are alsoasked to vote in alderman and school committee races. Seven candidates are running for school committee seats, and 3 alderman races are contested.
Who's Running?
Patch has invited each candidate to participate in our election profile series. We will continue to update this story with links to responses to our questionnaire as we receive them, as well as other coverage of the races. Incumbents are in bold.
Find out what's happening in Woburnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Mayor
Scott Galvin
Elizabeth Pedrini
Coverage: Mayoral Debate: Galvin Touts Record While Pedrini Urges Change
Alderman, Ward Three
Claire Malaguti
Alderman, Ward Five
Darlene Mercer-Bruen
James Todino
Alderman, Ward Seven
Lindsey Higgins
School Committee (5 seats)
Coverage: School Committee Candidate Forum: Contenders Tout Resumes
How do I vote?
Oct. 16 was the last day to register to vote today.
When and where do I vote?
- Polls will be open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Woburn has seven wards with two precincts in each ward. Find out which precinct is yours and where to vote here.
Ward 1, Precinct 1 — Joyce Middle School Gymnasium, 55 Locust Street
Ward 1, Precinct 2 — Joyce Middle School Gymnasium, 55 Locust Street
Ward 2, Precinct 1 — Shamrock Elementary School Gymnasium, 60 Green Street
Ward 2, Precinct 2 — Shamrock Elementary School Gymnasium, 60 Green Street
Ward 3, Precinct 1 — Hurld Elementary School Gymnasium, 75 Bedford Road
Ward 3, Precinct 2 — Hurld Elementary School Gymnasium, 75 Bedford Road
Ward 4, Precinct 1 — Wyman Elementary School Cafeteria, 679 Main Street at Eaton Avenue
Ward 4, Precinct 2 — White Elementary School Gymnasium, 36 Bow Street
Ward 5, Precinct 1 — Goodyear Elementary School Gymnasium, 41 Central Street
Ward 5, Precinct 2 — Goodyear Elementary School Gymnasium, 41 Central Street
Ward 6, Precinct 1 — Altavesta Elementary School Gymnasium, 990 Main Street
Ward 6, Precinct 2 — Altavesta Elementary School Gymnasium, 990 Main Street
Ward 7, Precinct 1 — Reeves Elementary School Gymnasium, 240 Lexington Street
Ward 7, Precinct 2 — Reeves Elementary School Gymnasium, 240 Lexington Street
Christopher Huffaker: 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.
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